Landmine Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Landmine Squat
How to: Landmine Squat
- Stand with the landmine bar at your shoulder height, feet shoulder-width apart.
- Engage your core, then lower your body into a squat, keeping your back straight and chest up.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward
- Not going low enough into the squat
- Allowing the knees to cave inward
Modifications
- Perform the squat without using the landmine for added stability.
- Use a lower weight to focus on form.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and chest up during the squat.
- Use a stable surface to pivot on if you are new to the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain balance.
Landmine Squat Alternatives
Tags
thighs
quadriceps
strength
squat
fitness
weight training